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Mr. Walter Pearson:

1 SIR-I see by this day's Sun that you are in want of a competent Clerk, and I respectfully beg to apply for the position. Owing to the financial difficulties of my late employers, Messrs. Dower and Mann, with whom I was Clerk for eight years, I am out of employment. I can refer to either of these gentlemen for a testimonial as to my industry, good conduct and ability. I may add that I am a teetotaler. Hoping to receive a favorable reply, Cook.

I am, Respectfully,